The National tribune., 1887-09-22
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
KANSAS,

KANSAS
At recent meeting of Post No. 2O7. Silver Lake,
the following resolutions We're adopted:
Whereas COmrade Dalzell has opened the subject
in regard to comrades of the Grand Army not
wearing the regulation badge uniform at gather
ings of the GAR; be it
ReSolUed. That we heartily indorse The sentiments
contained in the article in THE NATsoSAI. tribune
written by Comrade Dazell. and feel il our duty
do for the good of our Order, and hereby tender
him our most hearty thanks for his vigilance.
Resotred, That copy be sent to Comrade Dalzeu
and one to The NATIONAL TRIBUNE for publication.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Joseph A. Stuart, Pawtucket Box. Lowell: There
is matter I wish you could bring before comrades
living in suburban towns and belonging to the
Posts established in their neighboring cities and
members of their Posts feel obliged to turn out for
the decoration of comrades graves in the city
teries, thus negleeting the lonely mounds in their
own hamlet graveyards. Comrades in my own
town united with me in obtaining memorial stand
ards from the town placed on comrades graves,
and on last Memorial Day held such services as we
could without ritual but feeling DESTROYS of per-
petGating the custom of uniting with our neghbOrs
and tOwnsmen in this sacred duty. and especially
desiring to inculcate spirit of patriotism in the
children who must take our duty upon their Shout
ders after we gone, and thus secure permaneney
to the CUSTOM we invited the sehOOlchiidren to
meet at their respective Sch0OlhOuseS in the
morning with flowers in their hands and march to
the graves with us and placed cur bouquet in
the of the standard they literally s.rewsd the
graves of our dead with their offerings. Parents as
well as children desire earnestly TO repeat this
each recurring anniversary, and have arranged q
ritual, condensed from the GAR. ritual cOmpTis-
ing that beautiful and impressive prayer of the
Chaplain main feature, presented 10 to the
notice of the COMMANDMENT Chief and obtained his
approval. / would be glad TO correspond with
comrades in regard to the matter
MISSOURI
Hugh L. Thompson. Carl Junction desire to
warn the comrades against one John BrOyles, who
formerly belonged TO Missouri State Militia resi-
ment number forgOttenl. and has been GAR.
man Post unknown) He Is not worthy of trust
or confidence. He will make all kinds OF fair
promises and then "deadbeat" the best friends
he has He got myself and another comrGde, both
of eripples, and an old woman, over So years OF
age to GO his security, and then let pay the bill,
making no attempt 10 settle 1t himself. His pres
ent address is Lehigh, Jasper CO., Mo. Now, COM
rades. don't trust him; he is fraud and deadbeat.
NEBRASKA
L. L. Gillespie, Valentine: have been detailed
by Gen. Russell, Commander of the Department OF
Nebraska, Assistant Mastering Officer OF this
Department, and. under instructions from head
quarters proceeded to NOrden recently and mus
tered Col Gillespie Post, with the following Od-
GERS: Commander, H. A. Vedder; 5. v. G +, II. II.
O. NJ, VIM. Grant; Surg John Jelly; o. d., VIM.
Palmer; o. c., Philip Boyd; AdJt. VIM A. keis-
ter; = NJ, /. Merieid; O. Nj. ). ID. Arnott. The
comrades met in the afternoon of said day for mus
ter and more live, wide-awaSe set of men 1t has
never been my good fortune to meet either in this
or any other country. There a meeting held
in the evening. open to the public, in which song
and speech making was indulged in to a late hour
This Post starts with % charter members, with .
large number of old soldiers in the country
OHIO
S. w. johnson. Eden Boon Post No DOT, Of this
place, is in a hourishing condition. IL recently
gave picnic ut Cold Springs, and very enjoyable
time was spent by all.
PENNSYLVANIA
There IS Posts in Philadelphia, with MEM
The Posts Of Chester and Lancaster Counties
celebrated Grand Army Day at COmpassville re-
Gently. The exercises were under tine auspices OF
| John A. Ross Post. No. 35S, Of Atglen. The adj
dress of welcome was delivered by COmrade Baker,
/ of Atglen. BY afternoon an immense cOneourse OF
several thousand people had gathered from the sur
rounding County and the stand and seats were
/ crowded with people anxious to hear the speak,
/ ers. Rev. Mr. Hassler, of New Holland. was the
first to address the audience, and was listened to
with close attention for half an hour rs he spoke in
his earnest and practical manner. He was followed
/ by another lighting paTSon, the Rev. Mr. Alex
| ander, of OctOYaro, who belonged to the Ronnd-
/ head regiment and whose fearless and exceedingly
/ interesting remarks were received with applause.
/ Marriott BrOsiuS, followed Tor an hour IN ar
\ able and finished address, holding the assemblage
/ with his tervent oratory and poilshed sentences
Mai A. q. Rein0hl was selected as the rear guard
of the speakers and wound up the exercises OF the
/ day i'm a half hours Grand Army talk to the boys
I The Ladies' Auxiliary Corps of Gen. U. y Grant
Post No. 5. Philadelphia, presented the Post with
| three magnificent stands of colors-Natonal, state
| and ENTHUSIASTICALLY ut a Campfire at which q
| large number of ladies were present, many from =
| distance. Commander Isaac r. Cosgins presided.
/ The presentation speech was made by Ass :
| AdItCieu. Thomas j. Stewart on behalf Of the
hdies and the flags We're received, on behalf Of tho
Post by the Commander Addresses were made
by Past Department Commander Linepan, OF New
/ HAMPSHIRE and COmrade BELLS, Gen. Twitchell
/ and A. s. BatcheOr, all of New Hampshire; Col.
Theodore w. Bean, formerly Of Gen sheridan 9
/ staff; Junior Vice Commander Edgar Allen, OK
| Richmond, Va. formerly of Gen. Sherdan,s staff,
and others. Lieut. Gen. Philip II. sheridan en-
tered the hall with Col. H. Ernest Goodman, VI D.,
and Col. John p Nicholson. On being introduced
to the audience Gen. Sheridan said: Ladies', gent
| lemen and comrades: / am glad to see you. re-
greet that my time is short but my pleasure is great
to be with YOU and it will afford great pleasure
to shake hands with all the ladies present" The
/ General then shook hands with all the ladies and
afterward with all the gentlemen, and then re-
ceived three rousing cheers
POTOMAC
The Posts of this Department propose TO give .
grand fair and bazaar commencing FEB. 10 and
closing March 1, 1883. The object Is TO pay or me
flrnishing of the new Grand Army Hall and give
assistance 10 the relief funds of the respective Posts
The requisite committees to put the work IN opera
ton have been appointed.